Corona virus

Also Liechtenstein noted cases of infections with the Corona virus. In order to slow down the infection rate as much as possible, the government has adopted various measures that also affect companies in Liechtenstein.

All public and private educational institutions as well as non-domestic childcare facilities and play groups are closed at least until the Easter holidays.

The government is currently working on a support package for the economy amounting to CHF 100 million. More information will follow.

Contact point for companies

The Office of Economic Affairs has set up a hotline especially for companies, which answers questions about business closings, short-time work, etc. On March 17, 2020, the government also decided to adjust the requirements for short-time work. These adjustments are limited until June 30, 2020. This new regulation creates the conditions for receiving short-time work compensation in connection with the corona virus pandemic and its effects for business. According to the current legal situation, it was not possible to authorize short-time work in the event of a pandemic and its effects.

The new regulation provides a significant reduction in the registration period from seven to just one working day, as well as simplification of procedures.